Ohio Revised Code
Ohio Evid. R. 614 (2026)
Calling and Interrogation of Witnesses by Court
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(A) Calling by court
The court may, on its own motion or at the suggestion of a party, call witnesses, and all parties are entitled to cross-examine witnesses thus called.
(B) Interrogation by court
The court may interrogate witnesses, in an impartial manner, whether called by itself or by a party.
(C) Objections
Objections to the calling of witnesses by the court or to interrogation by it may be made at the time or at the next available opportunity when the jury is not present.
Effective Date: July 1, 1980